By Thom deMartino It is said that beauty is only skin deep: that true beauty emanates from within. But in some cases, it takes a little work, cultivation and change within the […]
A beautiful “Beast” for the whole family
A radiant “Star” at the Gem Theater
By Thom deMartino Tragedy is ubiquitous. Sometimes it feels like it would be so easy to slip under – drowning in the marshy depths of day-to-day hardships and heartbreaks that is the […]
“Bright Star” from GG’s own bright star
By Thom deMartino At the 2016 Tony Awards, comedy legend Steve Martin said “I’ve learned a lot: that if you wanna be on Broadway, you have to work hard: you have to […]
“West Side Story” explored at the Gem
By Thom deMartino “Go back where you came from!” shout members of the local Jets gang, at the members of the Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. It’s a rallying cry of anger: […]
Christ Cathedral dedication this week
A cathedral is dedicated, live theaters are open with plays and the weather stays nice. Here is our quick guide to the key things to expect this week for the communities of […]
Jets and Sharks head for ‘West Side”
Everybody’s working for the weekend, as the song goes. Here’s what you may have been working for with the 411 on what’s on stage, in cinemas and more in West Orange County.
Towering achievements and let-downs
At last, the Orange County Tribune’s long-delayed “Tributes and Tribulations” list, taking note of the praise-worthy and cringe-worthy events and trends in and around the communities of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Stanton […]
Tongue-in-cheek and teeth in ….
From zombies to chili-cookoffs, there’s something fun for you and yours to see and do Friday though Sunday in West Orange County. Stop binge-watching and get out of the house!
Sometimes a little late is right on time
Timing is everything, for store openings, new retail concepts and even codes of ethics. Some bits of information on all those issues in this week’s Local Intel.
“Nine” adds up to art and insight at Gem
By Thom deMartino The tolling of the bell. An ebony-clad procession of beauteous women, of all ages and stations, taking their measured steps beneath the cool indigo lights. And the man himself, […]
